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Andy Clark

Andy Clark (born 1957) is a British philosopher. He is professor of cognitive philosophy at the University of Sussex. Prior to this, he was a professor of philosophy and chair in logic and metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh, director of the cognitive science program at Indiana University Bloomington, and rhetorical director of the…

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Alma mater
University of Stirling
Born
1957 (age 68–69)
Era
21st-century philosophy
Institutions
University of Sussex University of Edinburgh Indiana University Bloomington Washington University in St. Louis
Main interests
Philosophy of mind
Notable ideas
Extended mind

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